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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (March 29, 1945)
Illinois Valley News, Thursday, March 29, 1945 Illinois Valley News An independent newspaper devoted to the development of the richest valley in the world, the Illinois Valley and its surrounding districts. Published every Thursday at Cave Junction, Oregon by the Illinois Valley Publishing Company. Entered as second-class matter June 11. 1937, at the Post Office at Cave Junction, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879 M C Editor ATHEY SUBSCRIPTION PRICES In Josephine County $1 so .75 SO One Year . — Six Months Three Month* Peeping Polly who are interested are urged to I CAVE JUNCTION COMMUNITY for the text. The choir sang “The Palms” as come. CHURCH We rejoice to learn that the a special number. 0. F. Lee family are back with us There will be choir practice this There were 64 in Sunday school last Sunday. The “Junior” class i Friday evening at the church. All again. By Polly received a word of commendation Herself for perfect attendance. “Buster” WINDOW FRAMES WARDROBE ' Martin placed the figures on the 1 CLEANERS Any kind or any size A NUMBER OF FAMILIES un board for Mrs. Nicholson’s felto- made at Grants Pass successfully house-hunting in Cave gram story. Junction. your cleaning and press- Mail 1 — ______ _ ___ . Rev. Gray's scripture reading Valley Lumber Co. ing work to us — We will mail IDA WING moving to her new was found in Matt. 21:1-19, a por it back cleaned and pressed. 221 West F St Phone 47 tion of the 10th verse being used home in G. P. HARRY WELLS “putting out” a fire with a bucket of gasoline which he had mistaken for a bucket of water. TRACY’S GO TO CHURCH STEAK HOUSE HAROLD BOWERMAN getting | Grants Pass his tongue twisted on an old adage, serenely remarking “I’m suck of The Illinois Valley News reserves the right to reject any advertising broking eggs.” copy which i> deems objectionable. Advertising rates on application KEN HAMILTON being HULL & HULL gratulated” on his winnings the stink was just about all you penny-ante. BOYS AND GIRLS FUNERAL HOME could stand. I was glad when we HANK MELLOW giving IN THE SERVICE Ambulance service day or nile loosened up a line and some am MOM a thrill. 210 West “A” Phone 334 The ammonia monia came out. Continued from Page One FLORENCE LOOPER off smell overcame the other odor for a while. Also the building was Portland again. hoist that I sure wish I had at I SAM BUNCH wondering if still burning and it was very hot home. It looked like it was brand Daily Freight Service and smoky. Of course, it was stormy weather would never end. new, and was not hurt at all. The GRANTS PASS. PORTLAND, just smouldering. The insulation JEANNE VILLAIR home for paint hadn’t even been blistered end SAN FRANCISCO will probably burn for weeks. They spring vacation. on jt. If I was footloose and ha<J use rice hulls for insulation. They JACK HANCE losing his socks Pierce Auto Freight nothing to come back to I would sure had wonderful equipment but —to the laundry. K. C. HAMILTON, Local Agent be tempted to stay here after the most of it was ruined. This stuff JIM CHAMPION being razzed war and go into refrigeration. It we were salvaging today was not about getting his name in P. P.s is a fine opportunity as everything hurt, however. They have an ice column so often. has to be started all over, and the RADIO REPAIRING close for I have to go to bed and army is only going to fix up what CHILDREN and DOGS blocking get caught up on my sleep. Robert C. Lackey is most essential. traffic in the middle of Cave Junc With Love, I saw a Jap shot the other day. 14 Year* Experience tion. DALE. He was a prisoner and he jumped OSCAR WATERMAN hauling Pfc. Dale Vahrenwald 39092197 Box 37, Kerby, Ore. out of the Jeep they were taking Recon. Section Hdq. 607 T. I). Bn. Salvation Army Lassies around. I him in with. He didn't even get APO 230, c/o P. M., New York, across the street, they pumped him I N. Y. so full of holes that he looked like Grants Pass a sieve. Oh I have been having some experiences that I wouldn’t Word recently received from take a lot for. Mrs. Ellis Wells states that her Well, I don’t think I have any husband is now Sgt. Ellis Wells, more to say tonight. This writing and has had that rating since he by candle light is not the easiest landed tn Italy more than a year thing anyway. Hope everyone is ago. O. K. My love to Grandma. -------------- V-------------- Love, PHIL. DANCE SATURDAY The above was received by Mr. The American Legion will give and Mrs. Freeling L. Sawyer from a dance Saturday, March 31st, in their son, Phil. the Legion hall, Ladies Auxiliary will serve midnight lunch, Come early and enjoy yourself. Somewhere in South Pacific 3-18-45 Dearest Folks: This is Sunday and thought I better drop a line- to WELDING let you know that I am O. K. and hope this finds you the same. I Portable welding service that just got through taking a shower can go to your place of busi ness. and feel much better. I done some washing yesterday Arc and Acetylene welding. and am packing my sea bag again this morning. I had a little of the war news and they sure are giving GORDON’S WELDING the Germans heck over there. So AND REPAIR you can put another plate on the Kerby, Oregon table next Xmas (maybe two). I still haven’t got no mail since I have been here, I should have sume in th«« next couple of days. I want to write to Harry today as I keep putting it off. But I will Join us in singing Easter hymns—and bring your get it written today and also on«« family and friends. There is no more glorious to Dale. 1 have only written to We want to sincerely thank our many a**ure* »n Vera two or three times since I pre<i.um __f,,red «o 7<”»r Holy Day observance—there is no time when you patrons and friends for their loyal pat ,*«d in»*rum,n< have been here. more strongly want to be in a church. I will hav«« to close pretty soon ronage while we were owners of the as I am about out of news. Hav«« Owl cafe. comp to church easter unday you heard from Berniece lately. 1 should drop her » line. I went to a show last night and We hope you will give the same loyal sup Assembly of God. Kerby also to a small smoker that was port to the new owners of the Owl Cafe. pretty good. I think 1 will go to Bridgeview Community Church the -how tonight as it is a Western. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson, that you I just got through reading the book Clssrer Cave Junction Community Church cian at””'« ,h' 1 “ have so generously given us in the past. a couple of days ago. When I get stationed to where 1 am going 1 ‘■WAV.'.'.W/A-.WA-.'/.-. w /. s '.SS'.V.V.V.W.W.V.W. am going to have you send some magazines so I can have something to read in my sjmrr- time. JAMES RICHMOND I will close for now and hope to 632 North Fifth Street hear from you soon. WE LOAN YOU TIRES Love. AMOS. Grants Pass, Oregon WHILE WE RECAP YOURS! Amos ('. Vahrenwaid. Tm, 3 c, 6557116, Navy. 3205, Camp 4 Save Your Tire* With c-o APO San Francisco, Calif Outside of Josephine County 22 00 One Year SUNDAY The GOLDENR ULE 1 THANKS : S Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitehead ALMANAC 'Firestone It E C A P P I \ <, 3*13 I Dearest Mom. Dad and All: Will write you a line tonight and wish I was there too. I am in very good health and 1 » hope 1 stay that way over here. I have been seeing lots of country now, but the last few days we have been resting. I have been in the army for 3 years this month and I have been across one year I hav«« three campaign stars. Thev are for Normandy, Northern Franc« and Germany. 1 think I have another one on the way. I am telling you what I had for supper tonight: Chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, white bread, butter, coffee and tomato juice for the night drink. 1 am «'«ting some chocolate candy as I am writing this fetter. I hope you got all my packages that I sent home to you. There are 5 men who the Sgt I and I cook for. I would have written sooner but | they have been keeping me pretty | busy. I got to write to Amos and Ber niece tonight. I am coming to a , hod Factory-M Somewhere in Germany *oo-i* > Free Inspection! Prompt service! Drive in today—your tires may be at the danger point! ‘lie u nct-er lev at leisure then when al tenure"—Cicero CERTIFICATE APRIL t NEEDED 2-Wilson calls on Congres* ■“to declare war against Germany 1917 ■ X Y Z" paper* sent to Congress and published. 1798. 4—U S Ceas’ Guard es-.it> lished as Revenue Ma- K " 1 V $-War rmar.es Corpora tin created to assist war industries. 1918. • -Robert E Peary reaches a-'-i discovers North Pole. 1909 7—Colonists set up 1st For mal govt in Northwest — r Marietta. Ohio. 1778. • Pres .lent Wilson revive« custom of addressing Congress tn person 1913 WWW w..«* Complete Line of U. S. TIRES Recapping and Repairing DUCKWORTH The Tire Man Grant« Pass Firestone Seat ( overs (most models) $8.95, Supreme Tw in Trumpet Horn Sparton Single Trumpet Horn Alemite Grease Gun and Adapters Stop and Tail Light (adjustable) Clearance Light, Flexible Bracket Red or Amber Firestone Spark Plugs Firestone Battery. Extra Life (exchange) $13,9.5 $5.95 $2.19 -4 $3.69 $1.75 3gc 59c $9.45 Hannum & Kelt Chevrolet FIRESTONE DEALERS 411 South 6th St. Phone 520 Grant« Paw We Will Help You Obtain Your Certificate for New Tires. *